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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Mel Antonio Real Estate, serving the Greater New Bedford area and beyond, has named their top sales and listing agent of the month for October.

Realtor Jason Araujo has been named the top sales agent for the month.

"He has already surpassed his 2016 sales figures, bringing in over $6 million is sales in his second year," said Antonio. "Jason's strengths are his incredible work ethic and dedication to his buyers and sellers, he goes above and beyond for his clients."

Araujo can be reached at 508-287-2428.

Realtor/CBR Byron R. Ford Jr. has been awarded the top listing agent of the month for October.

An award­winning real estate professional for 12 years, he is a consistent top producer in the industry, a press release from the agency states.

"Byron draws upon a wealth of knowledge to achieve the greatest success for his clients," said Antonio. "His superb client service has led him to earning his many outstanding awards".

Ford has been named a top listing agent seven times in 2017. He has already surpassed 2016 record with over $16 million in sales volume this year.

Ford can be reached at 401-640-7634.

RE/MAX Vantage announces newest team members

RE/MAX Vantage has announced the newest additions to its growing team

“It is an honor to welcome Denise Higgins-Reuter and Sarah Holick to our RE/MAX Vantage family,” a press release from the agency stated. “Both Denise and Sarah are veterans in the real estate industry and have the extensive knowledge to prove it.”

Higgins-Reuter, a University of New Hampshire graduate, has experience in building a solid portfolio of real estate services that cater to the custom needs of busy homebuyers and sellers.

“She is one of the area’s top producers. Her problem solving mindset and hardworking attitude are known to produce results for her clients, team and community,” the release stated.

Holick, a Middleboro High School graduate and longtime Rochester resident, is also one of the area’s top producers.

“She is a well-known and trusted Realtor, with a client base of local investors, buyers, and sellers,” the release stated. “Sarah has built a solid reputation on putting her client’s needs at the forefront of every transaction.”

“Denise and Sarah display the honesty, integrity, and professionalism that we look for in each of our agents,” the release stated. “We look forward to celebrating their future accomplishments following this big move. Welcome to the team!”

Silveira top producer for September and October

Linda Silveira of Gold Star Realty has been named the company's top producer for the months of September and October.

“Ms. Silveira is a dedicated, full time, multi- million dollar producer with over 29 years’ experience in the real estate industry,” a press release states.

Silveira is dedicated to various community service organizations. She is a longtime member and past president of the Rotary Club of New Bedford. She also serves as a director for the Veterans Transition House and is a former director of the Southeastern Massachusetts Association of Realtors. Silveira is a Dartmouth resident and is genuinely devoted to her Clients, industry and community, the release states.

“Her commitment to service, integrity and conscientiousness are direct reflections of her continued success,” the release states. “A large portion of her client base consists of repeat customers and referrals, truly reflecting her outstanding merits and devotion to the real estate profession.”

This year the conference was held at the Sheraton Conference Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and was sponsored by local lending institutions, law offices, insurance agencies and moving & storage providers.

These conferences afford Guild members the opportunity to meet other independent Realtors in order to provide a personal referral base and gain valuable educational information.

The prestigious Realty Guild, is an association of more than 50 independently-owned offices, with over 750 real estate agents throughout Massachusetts

Pierce joins Gardner Realty

Gardner Realty is excited to announce Susan Pierce as their newest salesperson.

Pierce has over 30 years of experience working for the town of Dartmouth and brings a wealth of knowledge about our community and the area.

“Buying a home is probably the most important purchase a family can make and I want to help ensure that the experience is a pleasant one,” she said in a press release. “I am thrilled to be joining a team with their outstanding reputation.”

She offers energy, enthusiasm and a desire to provide exceptional customer service to her clients either buying or selling a home, the release continued.

Pierce resides in Dartmouth with her husband, Kyle. They have two grown children who attended Dartmouth schools and four grandchildren.

She may be reached at 50.264.4793 or at susan.pierce957@gmail.com.

Re/Max announces new team

RE/MAX Vantage of Fairhaven is excited to welcome The Sharon Simmons Team.

Simmons is going into her 20th year as a full time Realtor, licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is one of the area’s top producers.

Born in New Bedford, she has been a lifetime resident of Fairhaven, with a strong passion for her hometown.

“Her business has been built through her committed client’s repeat business and referrals, being their trusted real estate advisor,” a press release states. “Her motto is ‘Your real expert with one goal in mind… yours!’”

Simmons works closely together with buyers, sellers, developers, and builders, assisting them in attaining their real estate goals such as first time home buyer purchases, short sale and land purchases.

“Welcome to the Re/Max Vantage, Sharon, Bob & Marjorie — and more importantly, welcome back to Fairhaven,” a press release from the agency stated. “We are honored to have you.”

Conway ranks as a top workplace in Massachusetts

For the seventh consecutive year, Jack Conway, Realtor has ranked among the top workplaces in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Globe’s newly released list of “125 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.” Conway moved up from No. 20 among “large companies” in 2016 to No. 10 this year.

The Globe rankings are based on confidential surveys completed by more than 75,000 employees at 334 firms across the state.

Individuals are asked to rate such factors as their general satisfaction on the job, their confidence in the firm’s leadership, the fairness of their pay scale, and their sense of feeling genuinely appreciated for what they do.

“I am so grateful that our 708 associates have once again voted Jack Conway into the winner’s circle of top workplaces,” said Conway CEO/President Carol Bulman. “We always strive to provide a supportive, caring environment for our agents, staff and managers, and let them know how much they’re valued on a daily basis. We want them to look forward to coming to work in Conway Country, and I believe they do.”

Katie Johnston, the Globe’s top workplaces editor, says this year’s winners share a few common traits. “They offer progressive benefits, give their employees a voice, and encourage them to have some fun while they’re at it,” said Johnston. “Treating staff members well isn’t that difficult, and the payoff—increased morale, retention and productivity — is huge.”

Conway’s VP of sales, Janet Pistone, and Dorchester manager Rocklyn Clarke attended a reception revealing the Globe’s 125 Top Places to Work winners at the Boston Design Center.

Re/Max Vantage announces new team member

Re/Max Vantage is welcoming a new addition to the team, Scott Botelho.

Botelho is not only a local top producer, he is a Re/Max New England top producer and 11-time Re/Max award recipient. He is the No. 1 RE/MAX agent in transactions for the entire state of Massachusetts for 2016.

“Each award is a token of his hard work and dedication to his client base, which ranges from first time homebuyers, sellers, investors, etc,” a press release stated.

Botelho is a 16-year veteran in the real estate industry “and is consistently complimented on his promptness, strong customer service skills, and diligence,” the release continued.

He specializes in the Bristol County and has an extremely strong sales record in New Bedford.

He can be reached 7 days a week at (508)-789-8529.

“Welcome to the team, Scott,” the agency stated in the release. “We are honored to have you with us.”

"Nancy is an invaluable member of the ERA Jose S. Castelo Real Estate, Inc. team and consistently exceeds goals,” Castelo noted, "Through a combination of real estate savvy and stellar customer service, Nancy continues to make an impact. She has the experience and knowledge to make your real estate transaction as simple as possible”.

DeSousa resides in Dartmouth with her family and is fluent in Portuguese. She can be reached at 508-995-6291, x60, or by visiting the websitewww.eracastelo.com.

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